Note: The following provides a suggested course description,
objectives, and an outline. These may be modified pending discussion with
the Faculty Chairs, proposing faculty, and other curriculum
reviewers.
Course Description: Techniques for planning,
organizing, scheduling, and controlling complex software system
development and support projects.
Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants
should be able to estimate and plan, effectively monitor progress, and
perform a project risk assessment for a software development project. They
will also understand how software development is integrated with other
business activities and how social and environmental factors impact
development.
Course Outline by Topical Areas:
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Project planning (general considerations)
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What is project planning and management?
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The Project Management Plan (IEEE Std 1058.1)
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Product development life cycles
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Complex systems of hardware and software
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Life cycles incorporating software reuse
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How to pick the appropriate life cycle
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Software development processes
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Process Interaction (IEEE Std 1074)
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Supporting or interfacing processes
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Activity planning and scheduling
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Cost and resource estimating | |
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Risk identification and management
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Determining project status | |
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Contracting and outsourcing | |
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Organizational strategies | |
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Environmental and social factors
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